Which structural vulnerability most critically affected Roman siege towers ('turres') during assaults on fortified cities?

💡 Explanation

When incendiary weapons were used againt siege towers, rapid combustion of the wood structure occurred because the close proximity permitted easy transmission and ignition, severely compromising structural integrity. Therefore susceptibility to fire was the main weakness, rather than the other options which depended on less consistent conditions.

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